SmashySkins Report post Posted September 28, 2017 Hello there. I recently bought some Wyosheen but I haven't got any sheep's wool. So far I'm not pleased with the results after antiquing test scrap pieces. I've used cloths, and blue paper towels so far. I see that everyone on the internet recommends applying with sheep's wool. Is there a decent alternative I could try? I mustn't do any more mail orders for a while. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted September 28, 2017 Tandy has fake sheeps wool pads that work fairly decent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 I believe Springfield leather sells remnant packs or cutoffs of sheep's wool that you can make your own pads with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboycolonel Report post Posted September 28, 2017 I just threw out five large black garbage bags full of fleece remnants. Can't find anyone to take them and I only use whole fleeces to line my saddles. Pay the shipping and I'll send you the stuff by the ton. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmashySkins Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Holy moly that's terrific, Cowboycolonel. But I live in Canada, so it might cost a hell of a lot to mail it up here. But if it's reasonable I would be happy to take a couple of bags. If you could find out the weight and dimensions of the package we could see if it's feasible. I guess it should compare to the price of the small 4oz bags from Tandy. Are those bags very heavy? My postal code is V0A 1H0. I bet many people on this forum would be interested in taking those remnants off your hands.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 I sure would! I wouldn't mind a bag or two myself haha! If you ever have some you're welcome to send me a pm. I'd gladly pay shipping on a bag or two. Just that would last me a long time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmashySkins Report post Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) So in the mean time, what is the principle behind using sheep wool? Is the long haired fuzziness what gets the Neat Lac down into the cuts and dents? Could a wad of cotton balls work in a pinch? A soft brush? I live far from a leather store so I need to make do with hardware store stuff until I can get to a city. Edited September 29, 2017 by SmashySkins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio-N Report post Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) I use the preval sprayers to apply neatlac with good success. Edited September 29, 2017 by Studio-N Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboycolonel Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Smashy, I trim the fleece short before using it, so I wouldn't think that the length of the wool fibers is a player. It just lets you apply the medium (whether dye, neat-lac, Atom Wax, etc.) evenly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Yup, what colonel said. It also works well with antique. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboycolonel Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Okay, Guys, A priority mail box measuring 5 1/2 X 12 X12 will hold 5 pounds of fleece. So there's your benchmark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
